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Rockland Music Students Treated to Concert as Part of Jazz Study

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Rockland Public Schools
Superintendent Dr. Alan Cron
34 MacKinlay Way,
Rockland, MA 02370

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Rockland Music Students Treated to Concert as Part of Jazz Study

ROCKLAND — Middle and high school music students received a special concert from members of the South Shore Jazz Collective last month as part of their studies.

Left to right: Peter Kontrimis on bass, John Piazza on trumpet, Mark White on guitar and Superintendent Alan Cron on trombone perform a jazz selection for Rockland Middle School students. (Courtesy Photo Rockland Public Schools)

On Monday, Nov. 19, the Jazz Collective performed three shows in the lecture hall for middle school band and chorus students, as well as high school general music students, faculty and staff.

The members of the Jazz Collective who visited Rockland students included Kenny Hadley on drums, Peter Kontrimis on bass and Mark White on guitar. Superintendent Dr. Alan Cron, on trombone, and Music Director John Piazza Jr., on trumpet, also made a guest appearance in the shows.

While Rockland has put on shows for students before, the jazz concert marked the first time middle school students got to experience a live band performance, and for many, the first time they’d been exposed to American jazz.

In an effort to enhance outside classroom learning, Rockland Public Schools worked with the Rockland Cultural Council to secure a grant to bring this one of a kind show to students. The RCC receives funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, which distributes money to communities through the Local Cultural Council Program to support the arts.

“I’m so thankful to the MCC and LCC for funding these concerts,” Piazza Jr. said. “Opportunities like this give young musicians something tangible to work towards. Students need to know what they are going for. It’s not enough to tell them, we need to show them.”

Members of the Jazz Collective showcased their skills with a variety of songs, including several holiday favorites, like “Jingle Bells,” as well as Thelonious Monk’s “Blue Monk” and the “Flintstones” theme song — which is based off rhythm changes developed in American composer George Gershwin’s song, “I Got Rhythm.”

Prior to each jazz selection, Piazza Jr. spoke to students about the history of jazz and the unique improvisational aspect of the tunes they would be hearing.

“It was great to see that the things we learn in class are things real musicians always use,” said senior Jessica Dunphy.

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Student Musicians at Hull Public Schools Participate in Successful Community Band Night

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Hull Public Schools
Kathleen I. Tyrell, Superintendent
180 Harborview Road
Hull, MA 02045

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Student Musicians at Hull Public Schools Participate in Successful Community Band Night

Music Program Continues to Grow, Flourish in Schools

HULL — Superintendent Kathleen Tyrell, High School Principal Michael Devine and Memorial Middle School Principal Anthony Hrivnak are pleased to announce that Hull Public Schools’ Fifth Annual Family Band Night was a success.

The Hull High School band plays during Band Night, conducted by Ian Barkon, the school’s music director. (Courtesy Photo Hull Public Schools)

Held on March 22 at the middle school, the event featured more than 100 student musicians from the Memorial Middle School and Hull High School who performed for family, friends and the community.

The concert included the sixth-grade beginner band (playing “Magma” by Larry Clark), the seventh and eighth grade concert band (“Pulse Pounding” by Sean O’Laughlin) the high school concert band (Dances of Innocence” by Jan Van der Roost), the middle school jazz band (“Funky See, Funky Do” by Dean Sorenson) and the Hull High School jazz band (“Don’t Forget the Sunscreen” by Dean Sorenson and “Lunch at the Spot” by Dean Sorenson).

Family Band Night first began in 2013 as a part of Music In Our Schools Month, an event promoted by the National Association for Music Education, to support and promote music education.

“This is an opportunity for not only students and families, but the entire community to see the progression of student performance and to celebrate Hull’s commitment to musical excellence,” said Andrew St. George, Memorial Middle School’s Music Director.

Years ago, Hull’s marching band, the Marching Pirates, was well respected all over the South Shore and performed at national events. Over the years, however, participation dropped and the marching band stopped performing. In 2011, Superintendent Tyrell set reestablishing the Marching Pirates, and revitalizing the band program as a whole, as a priority for the district.

“When I became Superintendent, I knew bringing back the marching band and increasing participation in our band programs would be a major part of the foundation of continuous improvement in the district,” Superintendent Tyrell said. “It was the right thing to do for children.”

Today, 122 students participate in band, the highest its been since the revitalization of the program. The Marching Pirates are once again performing on the field and in the stands at home football and basketball games.

With the increased level of participation in band, more opportunities have been made available to students. The middle school and high school offer an elective jazz band for students who wish to explore a different genre of music. Middle school students also have the opportunity to practice and perform with the high school band during their first period rehearsal and are then bused back to the middle school in time for the start of classes.

Beginning in the spring of 2016, the middle school concert band revived an older annual tradition of performing at a local music festival, Trills and Thrills, where they are critiqued by highly respected music educators in the New England area. In April, the high school concert band will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to participate in the WorldStrides OnStage Music Festival to further challenge themselves on a national level.

“The growth of our music department has changed the culture of our public schools for the better,” Principal Hrivnak said. “We’re so thrilled to host concerts like Band Night and I look forward to seeing students further their music skills and perform at national level events.”

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*Media Advisory* P.A.A.R.I. to Host Benefit Concert on Saturday

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P.A.A.R.I.
Leonard Campanello, Co-Founder
John Rosenthal, Co-founder & Chairman
One Bridge St., Suite #300
Newton, MA 02458

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

P.A.A.R.I. to Host Benefit Concert as Part of National Recovery Month

GLOUCESTER — Chief Leonard Campanello and John Rosenthal, co-founders of the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (P.A.A.R.I.), are pleased to announce that as part of National Recovery Month, P.A.A.R.I. will host a benefit concert, “Songs for the Angels,” featuring some of Cape Ann’s favorite musicians.

“We’re are extremely excited to bring these talented singers and songwriters under one roof to support P.A.A.R.I.,” Chief Campanello said. “This is just one of many steps we are taking to help those struggling with the disease of addiction, to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic plaguing our nation and to support those who seek access to treatment and recovery.”

paari concertWHEN

Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 p.m.

A pre-­concert reception begins at 6:30 p.m and is generously catered by Tonno of Gloucester.

WHERE

Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main St., Rockport

Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased online, by phone at 978-546-7391, or at the box office at 35 Main St. Proceeds will be used to support P.A.A.R.I. and its partner police departments.

Tickets may be purchased online until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday or at the door Saturday night.

For more information, call P.A.A.R.I. at (888) 9-PAARI-9 or visit paariusa.org.

WHAT

Songs for the Angels will showcase Cape Ann’s vibrant music scene — represented by singer/songwriters Fly Amero, Allen Estes, Marina Evans, Willie Alexander and opener Quentin Callewaert.

The night will also include a special performance from Chief Campanello, along with other surprises. All will come together to fight addiction, locally and across the nation.

This event is part of National Recovery Month, where every September, the national Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration works to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who are in recovery.

About the Performers:

Fly Amero’s powerful voice, refined guitar playing and clever songwriting have earned him fans all over the world and touring spots with great artists like the classic American pop group Orleans (“Still The One”/“Dance with Me”).

Combining a full, rich voice with exceptional finger picking and honest, elegant songwriting, Allen Estes masterfully mixes country, folk and blues into his songs. He has co-written with songwriters Tammy Wynette and David Mallett, and has opened for Bonnie Raitt, Earl Scruggs and J. Geils.

With strong, sultry vocals, unusual melodies, and edgy lyrics, Marina Evans combines her background in jazz with folk Americana and an indie edge to create a sound all her own. She has supported Judy Collins, Jonathan Edwards and Loudon Wainwright III, and has toured across the United States and in Europe.

Willie “Loco” Alexander is a rock’ n’ roll survivor whose career has traced the history of the genre for 30 years. Throughout his varied performance career, Alexander has maintained a consistently high level of emotional and artistic integrity.

“These great local musicians have generously offered to participate in this event and are some of the North Shore’s best performers,” Rosenthal said. “This is sure to be a very fun night and a great opportunity to support P.A.A.R.I. and hear exceptional local musicians”.

About the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI):

In 2015, Gloucester, Massachusetts Police Chief Leonard Campanello and businessman John Rosenthal developed a revolutionary new program aimed at getting opioid drug users the help they need to recover instead of putting them behind bars. P.A.A.R.I.’s mission is to support the Gloucester Police’s ANGEL Initiative and to assist other police departments with implementing similar programs.

P.A.A.R.I. police departments share a common mission: encourage opioid drug users to seek recovery, help distribute life saving opioid blocking drugs to prevent and treat overdoses, connect those struggling with the disease of addiction with treatment programs and facilities and provide resources to other police departments and communities that want to do more to fight the opioid epidemic.

In just over a year, P.A.A.R.I. has grown into a network of more than 150 police departments across the country and over 200 treatment centers to secure fully-funded scholarships for participants with or without insurance. Learn more at paariusa.org.

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*Media Advisory* EB HOPE to Host Benefit Concert for Substance Abuse Recovery

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Chief Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 26, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory* EB HOPE to Host Benefit Concert for Substance Abuse Recovery

FLYER (1)EAST BRIDGEWATER – Police Chief Scott Allen and EB HOPE (East Bridgewater Help Outreach Prevention Education) Director Susan Silva are pleased to announce that the East Bridgewater Police Department and EB HOPE are hosting a benefit concert to raise awareness and support the EB HOPE Drop-In Center and to help and support those suffering from Substance Use Disorders.

“We are excited to offer a family friendly event surrounding addiction recovery, which is often seen as a somber topic,” Chief Allen said. “Please consider attending, talking to your children about substance abuse, and donating to this cause that is very prevalent in our community.”

WHEN

Saturday, Sept. 10 from 4-10 p.m.

Family Fun Time from 4 to 6 p.m., including bounce houses, crafts, and a petting zoo

Children Movie Time from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. John Parish (210 Central St., across from Common)

WHERE

East Bridgewater Common, 175 Central St.

Tickets are $5 each, or $20 maximum per family, and can be purchased at the event’s entrance.

EB HOPE is accepting corporate sponsors for the fundraiser. Click here for a letter from Director Silva on sponsorships.

WHAT

EB HOPE invites the community to a family-friendly outdoor concert featuring live entertainment, food, raffles, community outreach and guest speakers.

This event is part of National Recovery Month, where every September, the national Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration works to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who are in recovery.

About EB HOPE:

EB HOPE is a nonprofit volunteer organization that launched in 2011. It is a collaboration of members from the community, including police, school department personnel, town government, drug treatment and recovery members, the clergy and residents suffering from substance abuse and/or their family members.

Substance abuse assistance and resources provided by the program include bi-monthly meetings, information on the availability of mental health services, training on the use of nasal Naloxone (Narcan), referral and access to treatment services, family education and support, and faith-based intervention and support.

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